The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 495

In that session, Eason hypnotized Cordelia. He could tell that her situation was dire.

Cordelia had no idea what she had revealed in her sleep, but when she opened her eyes, she noticed a different look in Eason's eyes.

From then on, she visited Eason's clinic on a weekly basis. Perhaps it was because Eason was a psychologist, he was affable and empathetic, and made friends easily. Over time, he and Cordelia became great friends. Their relationship was hinting at something more but not quite crossing into romance. Cordelia was definitely closer to Eason than she was to Jamie because, in a foreign land, Eason was the only one she could open up to.

Just now, Eason had asked Cordelia whether she wanted to continue her relationship with Ronan. Three years ago, Eason had posed the same question to her. Back then, Cordelia could hardly tolerate Ronan's actions.

Back then, Cordelia had no answer, and she still didn't now. Apart from her mother, Ronan had now taken two more lives. Cordelia had no affection for these people and even detested them, but she couldn't deny Ronan's ruthless nature.

Cordelia mulled over many things without sleep. She saw a new message on her phone. It was from Brooklyn, saying, [I want to bring the kids over to see you tomorrow, is that OK?]

The message was sent three hours ago, when Cordelia was video-chatting with Eason and hadn't seen it. Cordelia replied, [Sure, come on over.]

Brooklyn didn't respond.

Cordelia drifted off to sleep, vaguely hearing a knock at the door. She instinctively got up to answer it, then returned to bed and fell back asleep.

Eason entered and sat by her bed.

"I'm heading to a meeting," he said.

"Mmm," Cordelia murmured, turning over and continuing to sleep. She had only slept for three hours, and her mind felt foggy.

Eason quietly sat by her side, noticing the tear stains on her white pillowcase. "Why have you been crying? What were you thinking about yesterday?" he asked Cordelia.

Cordelia woke up at his words, but she kept her back to Eason.

Eason gently bent down and placed a kiss on Cordelia's forehead. "After the meeting, I'll take you out for dinner."